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Chinese Envoy Hails Mbah’s Investment Drive, Enugu’s Investment Opportunities

25.04.2026

…Says Enugu–China direct flight possible in the near future The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Yan Yuqing, has applauded Governor Peter Mbah’s bold economic vision and investor-friendly policies. Yuqing described Enugu State as a rising hub of “vitality, livability, and opportunity” with strong prospects for deeper China-Nigeria economic cooperation. The...

Lagos NMA Suspends Secretary, Others Over Illegal Removal Of Chairman

24.04.2026

Arising from the Emergency State Executive (SEC) Council meeting held on Thursday, the Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended the Secretary of the State Branch, Dr Jimoh Hassan and other members of the State Officers Committee for their roles in the unconstitutional gathering of April 18 at Hall 36, Lagos...

NFF Steps Up Efforts To Get Newcastle’s Osula For Nigeria

24.04.2026

Nigeria’s effort to bolster the Super Eagles’ offence on Saturday took a new direction, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly intensifying attempts to persuade William Osula to change his international allegiance from Denmark. The 22-year-old striker, now with Newcastle United after his transfer from Sheffield United, has experienced a boost in performance despite...

Nigerian Founder Divests Dubai Business To Fund Payment Identity Startup, Keepaza

24.04.2026

A Nigerian entrepreneur, Akindele Liasu, has sold part of his Dubai-based business operations to finance Keepaza, a payment identity platform designed to simplify how Nigerians send and receive money. Liasu, who founded Keepaza under OH Mobility Solution Limited, confirmed that the capital injection followed the restructuring of his UAE operations under OH Mobility FZ LLC,...

NCC To Enforce Compliance On Compensation Guidelines Over Poor Service

24.04.2026

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has said it would ensure total compliance by telecom operators with its directives and guidelines for the compensation of consumers over poor services. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, said the Commission would engage independent auditors to verify compliance by...

Energy Commission Install 200 Streets Lights At Dangote Varsity

24.04.2026

…Install N3.2Bn Mini Solar Grid The Nigerian Energy Commission (ECN) has commissioned 200 Solar Street Lights at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Kano, as part of President Tinubu’s energy-renewed hopes agenda. The Director General of the Commission, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, who led the Minister of Science and Technology, Kingsley Tocheukwu, commissioned...

Secular Music Doesn’t Belong To Devil

24.04.2026

Nigerian music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has rejected the idea that the secular world is intrinsically sinful, encouraging Christian artists to pursue professions in it. Taking to his verified X handle, ID Cabasa said the idea that the devil controls secular space is untrue and is meant to deter Christians from engaging...

Yoruba Group Seeks True Federalism For Nation’s Progress

24.04.2026

As security threats continue to escalate across the country, Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has reiterated its call for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s security architecture to enhance capacity, accountability, and responsiveness. In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Prince Adedokun Ademiluyi on Friday, YOV also stressed the need for a decentralised policing system as...

KADCCAM Engages Kaduna Community Leaders In Flood Control Measures

24.04.2026

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community resilience and promote climate action at the grassroots, the Kaduna State Climate Change Accountability Mechanism (KADCCAM), in collaboration with the Transparency and Accountability in Totality Initiative (TinT-FollowTaxes), has conducted a community engagement and sensitisation visit to Tudun Wada Community. According to a statement by Mr Ibrahima Yakubu,...

Shareholders Applaud NB Plc On Strong Recovery, Improved Profitability

24.04.2026

Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, have commended the Board and Management for the company’s strong recovery and improved profitability in the 2025 financial year, driven by disciplined cost management and a significant reduction in finance expenses. The commendation was made at the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Lagos....